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  • Carl Willis avatar

    I Surrender...even If It Is Reluctantly

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,501 views

    God is not interested in your lip service, He seeks your obedience. This message is based on the parable of the two sons.

    Matthew 21:28 (NLT) "But what do you think about this? A man with two sons told the older boy, ’Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’ Simple Instructions  God has given us simple instructions – The expectation is obedience • 1 Samuel 15:22 • Colossians 2:6 1 Samuel 15:22 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Predestined

    Contributed by Lisa Foy on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,738 views

    We are all predestined for something great

    Help Wanted: Seeking individual for most unusual and important job in the universe. Intense training required. Applicant must be commited to lifelong service. Serious inquiries only. Many applied. This is the chosen applicants letter. Dear Sirs: I am applying for this rare job. I don’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Love - Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,564 views

    Loving God with all of your heart, soul, mind and strength

    The Power of Love – Part II Mark 12:30 February 15, 2004 Mark 12:30 (NIV) Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. …All Your Heart • More than mere infatuation • Being passionate in your love – Desiring God’s presence – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Symbols Of Christmas

    Contributed by Carl Finney on Aug 6, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,726 views

    Finding Christ in the everyday symbols of Christmas

    With the commercialization of Christmas, it’s easy to lose sight of the real reason for the season. To help us regain our focus we are going on a treasure hunt. We are on an archeological excursion to find a hidden treasure. We are searching for the Christ in the Christian meaning hidden in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fully Equiped Christians

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,508 views

    learn what to add to your Faith in order to be a fully equiped Christian.

    2 Peter 1:3-1:11 “But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these things are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Russell Rhodes avatar

    The Miracle Of The Great Catch Of Fish Series

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,890 views

    This Sermon focus’s on doint what Jesus ask us to do.

    The Miracle of the Great Catch of Fish Luke 5:1-11 Miracles # 04 I. The occasion of the miracle is following a time of teaching. 5:1-3 A. There was a crowd. B. There was a boat. (The boats were fishing boats) NOTE: Jesus got in the boat and went out a little taught the crowd. II. Jesus asks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Miracle Of Raising The Widow's Only Son Series

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,779 views

    All the miracles can teach us lessions and this one teaches some great lessons.

    The Miracle of Raising the Widow’s Only Son Luke 7:11-17 Miracles # 15 Lessons that we can learn form this miracle. I. When Jesus was on earth he had true believers (Disciples) and non believers (the crowd) that followed him. I believe today that not al people who are church member are saved. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Jesus?

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,322 views

    Many have asked who Jesus really is. Jesus himself asked his disciples, "Whom do men say that I, the Son of Man, Am?"

    From the desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA Who Is Jesus? Matthew 16:13-17 Intro: In putting the question about himself, our Lord made a distinction between two classes of persons, who are named as “men,” and as his disciples. He enquired, “Whom do men say that I the Son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    The God That Promises Is The God That Performs

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on May 5, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,432 views

    While Abraham was old he did not consider his own body now dead---Neither the deadness of Sarah’s womb.

    This morning talk about--- Where does God want me to be What does God want me to be Where does God want me to be God has a road he wants us to go down---- We’ve taken the wrong exit Like men- afraid to ask directions There are some pot holes- curves- construction Phillipians 3:13-17 Paul’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stories Of Christmas: Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 1,119 views

    Stories of Christmas

    A. THE FIRST WORD FROM HEAVEN IN 400 YEARS. LUKE 1:3-22 1. Why did God choose Elizabeth and Zacharias to be parents of John the Baptist? - Because they were godly. “Both were righteous before God, walking in all the commandments . . . blameless” (v. 6). - To raise a godly son. - To reward them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Palm Sunday Journey

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 95 ratings
     | 13,698 views

    Jesus’ Palm Sunday Journey

    1. The road was well known, but this journey was unique. - Jesus had been on this road many times. - Offers Himself as King. “Behold your King is coming to you, lowly and sitting on a donkey” (Matt. 21:5). - We may know our road, but Jesus knows our journey. 2. Why a donkey for this journey? - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Willing To Work For God

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 4, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 11,709 views

    Isaiah responded to God’s call saying: “Here am I! Send me.” But before he was in a position to respond to God’s call he had to experience a spiritual cleansing.

    WILLING TO WORK FOR GOD “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,600 views

    God alsways calls forth the heroic in His people. Suffering stimulates spiritual growth. Some Biblical advice for handling persecution.

    Blessed Are the Persecuted Matt. 5:10-12 INTRO.: Should we feel blessed when we are persecuted? Is it a time for rejoicing when others oppose us because we are Christians? Jesus says, "yes." It may not seem like a blessing to be persecuted, but persecution was the atmosphere in which the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Practice Makes Perfect Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Jun 7, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 11,647 views

    This message identifies three things we need to practice as believers in our walk of faith.

    You have all heard the expression “practice makes perfect”. Do you believe it to be true? One of the greatest golfers of all time is Tiger Woods and when asked what he feels the greatest factor in his success is he attributes it to intense practice. He continually repeats the same routine, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Dec 31, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 15,071 views

    This is a short sermon for a New Years Eve service that can be used anytime.

    Get out of the Boat Matthew14: 22-33 1. Peter asked the Lord to bid him to come (Vs.28) We need to be in prayer and ask God what he would have for us to do this year. James 4:2b, Yet you do not have because you do not ask. Sometimes we say I wish that God would let me do this or that. Have you ...read more

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